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Cello Teaching Repertoire Consortium to represent diverse musical styles and cultural backgrounds
We are thrilled that Saw Peep founder and artistic director, Jon Silpayamanant, was selected to be one of the Cello Teaching Repertoire Consortium composers which has as its mission “To expand cello student repertoire with the commission of new pedagogical concert works and etudes representing diverse musical styles and cultural backgrounds.” “CTRC 2023 TIMELINE, TARGET STUDENT LEVEL This year we are commissioning Bianca d’Avila Do Prado and Jon Silpayamanant to each write one 5-7 minute concert etude for cello at an intermediate level. Bianca d’Avila Do Prado will write a small suite (5 or 6 movements) for cello solo featuring preparation for skills needed in Suzuki Book 4 and some interesting Latin…
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Repairing the World Through Music and Story: An Interfaith Event
Featuring Grammy Award-winning violin virtuoso Johnny Gandelsman, the evening will be comprised of moving stories, prayers from a diverse mix of the world’s faith traditions, and inspirational music meant to evoke healing, restoration, peace and hope. Also featuring local musicians Sara Calloway (violin) and Jon Silpayamanant (cello and kamancheh).